US Bridges

KY-900 over Crocus Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 3.6 MI Sou of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 001B00046N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-900 over Crocus Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-900 over Crocus Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-900
CrossesCrocus Creek
Location3.6 MI Sou of JCT Ky 55
RouteState Highway 900
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96306, -85.24556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-900 over Crocus Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-900 over Crocus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does KY-900 over Crocus Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-900 over Crocus Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-900 over Crocus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.